Kurtlyn A. Baratta, nee Wiese, age 73, of Palos Heights, loving mother of Gail (Diane Parisi) Ward, Scott (Barbara) Ward and Jay (Trisa) Lee; proud grandmother of Joshua and Jeremy Ward and Lucy and Lily Lee. The family wishes to honor Kurtlyn’s Request, and encourage her family and extended networks of friends to celebrate her life in your own way. Have a party, go out for dinner, take a quiet moment or do something that means Kurtlyn to you. In memory of Kurtlyn, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, 10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com